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Watch On YouTube It might seem strange to hear a financial advisor talk about the importance of following an insurance company’s rules. In a world of 'disruptors' and 'rebels,' following the rules can sound old-fashioned. But at SafeSimpleSound, our primary mission is to reduce your
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Watch On YouTube There is a dangerous type of advisor in our industry: the 'Rebel Advocate.' This is the person who prides themselves on 'beating the system' for their clients. They might suggest you 'forget' to mention a health issue or 'tweak'
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Watch On YouTube There is a common trope in the financial world that the 'best' advisors are the ones who are completely independent—the 'rebels' who fight against the big insurance carriers. While independence has its place, it often creates a secondary anxiety: 'If my
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Watch On YouTube One of the greatest fears in financial planning is the communication breakdown. You tell your advisor something important—perhaps a medical history update or a change in financial status—and you worry: 'What if this doesn't get to the home office? What if my